Wednesday morning we joined a tour to Bath, Lacock and a sunset tour inside the circle at Stonehenge.
Bath is a beautiful quaint town that is famous for the Roman Baths. We wandered through the square before touring the baths. The baths are incredible when you think how the Romans took a small water source and turned it into a spectacular resort. We enjoyed Bath and only wished we had a couple days to explore the surrounding streets and countryside.
From Bath we stopped at George’s Pub in Lacock for dinner. Much of it still looks like it did 200 years ago. The village has been used for filming Downton Abbey, Harry Potter, Wolfman and Pride and Prejudice. Simply an amazing village with friendly people and very dog oriented. They even leave dog treats on their doorsteps.
It was just a short drive to Stonehenge and as we drove up, all the signs said closed. Our tour was one of the very few each year that is allowed inside the circle at sunset. I had stumbled upon the opening while researching our trip and immediately scheduled it.
As we walked to the ruins, the sun was setting behind the clouds. I was slightly disappointed that I wouldn’t be able to get the image I had envisioned. BUT, when we were inside the ring, it was simply awe inspiring how such a ruin was built so many years ago. The guide told us that some of the stone came from as far away as 20 miles!! We were able to walk around the stones for almost half an hour. What a wonder it is!!
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